Innehållsförteckning för Summer 2016 från Interweave Crochet

Back when fall was turning to winter, we learned that we would be shooting our summer issue in California. Our hearts lifted—and we set about planning a fully beach-worthy issue. So here you will find things you’ve never seen in the pages of Interweave Crochet: Not just one bathing suit, but two! Barefoot sandals! Body jewelry! Four surfer dudes in crochet shorts! And a purely delightful mermaid beach blanket As the projects started arriving, we could already smell the scent of the ocean wafting in and hear the crash of waves. The actual shoot was everything we’d imagined and more. A storm had washed up a boat, which made the perfect backdrop for our own Ariel. Our dudes rocked the shorts (and wanted to take them home). Breezes blew across…

1 PATTERN HOLDER PLUS STORAGE by YarnValet is the perfect storage solution for on-the-go warm weather crocheting. Tuck a pattern in the clear plastic tube, both to protect it from splashes and for optimal viewing. The hexagon end caps keep it from rolling away, even if you pop one end off to use as a drink holder! There’s just enough room to stow a hook, small skein of yarn, and project in the tube, which is 9 inches tall and 11½ inches in circumference. www.yarnvalet.com. 2 SOAK. At the end of the day, refresh those handmade lacy cover-ups and crocheted swimsuits with Soak, available scentless or in five scents, including Lacey (pictured) a blend of spring blossoms and sweet bergamot. This rinse-free formula is easy on garments as well as…

Getting Started FINISHED SIZE Approximately 18" long from shoulder to lowest drape point. YARN Kristin Omdahl Yarns Be So Fine (100% bamboo; 650 yd [594 m]/4 oz [113 g]; ): tropical hot coral, 1 hank. HOOK Size H/8 (5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS 456, 4 mm, bicone, crystal beads in Capri gold; beading needle; yarn needle. GAUGE 5 bch = 1" See the Glossary on page 76 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit Crochetme.com/glossary/ Notes Necklace is worked in six sections that are knotted together. Beads are pre-strung onto working yarn before work begins. As you work, beads will appear on WS of work. Stitch Guide Beaded chain (bch): Slide bead next to lp on hook, yo and draw…

Worked from the center out in a repeated pattern of shells of various sizes, this crescent-shaped shawl is finished with a delicate edging of clusters and picots. YARN Black Trillium Fibre Studio Lilt Sock Gradient. Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 46" across top and 23½ " long at center back. YARN Black Trillium Fibre Studio Lilt Sock Gradient (85% superwash merino, 15% mulberry silk; 675 yd [617 m]/6 oz [165 g], includes 135 yd [123 m]/1¼ oz [33 g] in each of 5 shades; 1): persimmon, one kit with 5 mini-skeins in gradient shades. HOOK Size I/9 (5.5 mm) hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle. GAUGE Rows 1–7 of shawl = 3", measured at center back, blocked. See the Glossary on page 76 for…

This is the second in a series of articles on the history of crochet. In the Spring 2016 issue: The Enigmatic Origins of Crochet Crocheted lace made a grand debut in 1851 at the Great Exhibition in London, a massive showcase for every imaginable object of manufacture, both machine- and handmade. Only a handful of entries were submitted in the category of crochet, and a prize was given for a lace dress created by Mlle Eleonore Riego de la Branchardiere, a leading designer, teacher, and promoter of the needle arts based in London. A masterpiece of lace design, the dress features many small medallions enclosing branching leaves with flowers, no two of them alike, around a center panel of freeform floral design. Note that just five years earlier Miss Lambert…

Protect your face from the sun in this stylish portrait hat worked in alternating stripes of sunny yellow and a colorchanging yarn. A statement bloom caps the look. YARN ModeKnit Yarn ModeFlax Sport. Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 18 (20, 22)" head circumference. 66 (68, 70)" brim circumference. Hat shown measures 20". YARN ModeKnit Yarn ModeFlax Sport (266 yd [243 m]/3½ oz [100 g]; 2): #006 Brazilianite (A), #106 FLOW fuchsia (B), #048 lavender (C), 1 ball each. HOOK Size F/5 (3.75mm). Adjust hook size as necessary to obtain the correct gauge. NOTIONS Stitch marker (m); millinery wire, 6’; heavy button thread, darning needle. GAUGE Crown: 5 sc and 5 rnds = 1"; Brim: 8 sts and 8 rnds = 2" See the Glossary on page 76 for terms you don’t…

Tunisian knit stitch adds functionality to this feminine top. It is opaque, firm, and slightly padded. The lacy floral motifs of the body pair with the Lantana Skirt. YARN Kristin Omdahl Yarns Be So Sporty. {LANTANA SKIRT see page 25} Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 31 (39½ , 48½ , 57½ )" bust circumference and 16" length. Garment shown measures 31", modeled with 2½ " negative ease. YARN Kristin Omdahl Yarns Be So Sporty (100% bamboo; 325 yd [297 m]/4 oz [113 g]; 3): tropical hot coral, 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) hanks. HOOK Sizes H/8 (5 mm) standard crochet hook and H/8 (5 mm) Tunisian crochet hook for the top (optional). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle. GAUGE One motif = 2½ " square;…

This pretty dress is worked from the top down with straight sleeves slit along the shoulder line for open shoulders. The progressively longer chain lengths between the pineapple panels allow the dress to fit in the right places and then drape at the hem, forming a beautiful scalloped hemline. YARN Filatura Cervinia Perlina (distributed by Plymouth Yarn). Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 24½ (30, 34, 37½ , 39½ )" bust circumference, to fit actual bust size of 34 (38, 42, 46, 50)". Sample shown measures 24½ ", modeled with 9½ " negative ease. YARN Filatura Cervinia Perlina (distributed by Plymouth Yarn) (100% extrafine merino; 250 yd [230 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]; 1): #16 arctic, 5 (6, 7, 8, 8) skeins. HOOK Size 00 (3.5 mm) steel crochet hook. Adjust hook size…

This cropped lacy jacket is worked top down in one piece. The yoke begins with simple chains connected by alternating short and tall stitches for a wavy look that flows nicely into the undulating leafy pattern stitch of the body. This quick project is the perfect topper for summer evenings. YARN The Fibre Co. Canopy Fingering (distributed by Kelbourne Woolens). Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 36¼ (39½ , 42¾ , 46, 49¼ )" bust circumference, unbuttoned. Garment shown measures 36¼ ", modeled with 2¼ " ease. YARN The Fibre Co. Canopy Fingering (distributed by Kelbourne Woolens) (50% baby alpaca, 30% merino, 20% viscose from bamboo; 200 yd [183 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]; 1): #599 purple passion, 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) balls. HOOK Size D/3 (3.25 mm) crochet hook. Adjust hook…

Our first creative exercise is starting a crochet journal. A crochet journal can expand your crochet experience in many ways. At a practical level, the journal provides a single, simple location for tracking your projects. Beyond that, it can help you better identify ways to improve your life through crochet and creativity. PICKING A JOURNAL I keep a simple lined notebook that is large enough to write in daily but small enough to carry in a purse. Other options include a blank journal, loose-leaf paper in a binder, and typewritten files on a computer. If you use a physical journal, you can embellish the cover with photographs or crochet. It’s your journal; do what you like to make it special. FILLING A JOURNAL Once you have your journal in hand,…

∞ Number of ways to color in the 21 motif-filled pages of our Interweave Crochet Coloring Book. www.bit.ly/coloring-crochet 2 Number of new colorways of the fabulous Boteh Scarf available as a kit. Will you crochet it in Shadow or Sandstorm? www.bit.ly/boteh-shadow www.bit.ly/boteh-sandstorm 265k Number of followers of the Crochet Me Facebook page. Are you one of them? It’s a great place to learn about breaking crochet news and meet other like-minded fiber people. Head on over and add your “like”! 22 Number of fish tacos consumed by the photoshoot team at Beach House Tacos in Ventura, California. 3.2 Weight, in ounces, of the Coral Bikini, before getting it wet. (page 37) 1 Awesome quote from the beach: Surfer Dude in purple shorts to Surfer Dude in orange/brown/cream shorts: “I love…

Vintage Modern Crochet Robyn Chachula, Interweave / F+W Media Contemporary style meets classic crochet lace in this gorgeous array of openwork garments and accessories. Robyn Chachula writes a fascinating introduction to five techniques: pineapple lace, Bruges lace, filet crochet, Irish crochet, and Tunisian crochet. She and ten of her designer friends share twenty projects, including sweaters, cowls, shawls, and jewelry, each with detailed instructions and charts. Paperback, 160 pages, $24.99, ISBN: 978-1632501622 Crochet Geometry Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby, Lark Crafts “Geometric Patterns to Fit and Flatter” is not just a catchy subtitle. This book delivers fifteen patterns for shrugs, cardigans, pullovers, and wraps that look great on every body shape and size, from S to 5X. Geometric shapes like circles, rectangles, and triangles provide the foundation for fashionable, wearable designs that will…

In this lacy floral skirt, square motifs are worked in alternating colors to create an ombré effect. Triangular motifs add subtle shaping. Work in the enchanting four colors or a single color, like the top it pairs with (Page 38). Wear this versatile skirt all summer on the beach or in town. YARN Kristin Omdahl Yarns Be So Sporty. Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 36 (42, 48, 54)" hip circumference, 24" length. YARN Kristin Omdahl Yarns Be So Sporty (100% bamboo; 325 yd [297 m]/4 oz [113 g]; 3): tropical hot coral (A), 1 (2, 2, 2, 2) hanks; crushed berries (B) and parisian bordeaux (D), 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) hank each; million dollar red (C), 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) hanks. HOOK Size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook. Adjust…

Bedeck your feet with beaded jewelry! Wear these barefoot sandals alone or with simple sandals. They’re quick to make, so you can work up some for friends and perfect a few crochet techniques along the way. YARN Kristin Omdahl Yarns Be So Fine. Getting Started FINISHED SIZE One size fits most YARN Kristin Omdahl Yarns Be So Fine (100% bamboo; 650 yd [594 m]/4 oz [113 g];1): tropical hot coral, 1 hank. HOOK Size B/1 (2.25mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Beading needle; yarn needle. Column Sandals: No beads necessary. Trefoil Sandals: 48 bicone crystal beads, size 4mm, Capri gold (per pair). Tiny Blooms Sandals: 60 bicone crystal beads, size 4mm, Capri gold (per pair). GAUGE 7 chs = 1" See the Glossary on page…

Channel your inner Ariel with this fabulous beach blanket. An addictive, easy-to-crochet scale texture is finished with a fluked tail with raised, textured stitches. You’ll be the talk of the beach! YARN Lion Brand Hometown USA Solid and Hometown USA Tweed. Getting Started FINISHED size 40" wide and 80" long. YARN Lion Brand Hometown USA Solid, (94% acrylic, 6% rayon; 81 yd [74 m]/5 oz [142 g]; 6): #175 Montpelier peacock (A), #171 key lime (C), 8 balls each. YARN Lion Brand Hometown USA Tweed, (94% acrylic, 6% rayon; 64 yd [59 m]/4 oz [113 g]; 6): #308 Key Largo tweed (B), 10 balls. HOOK Size L/11 (8 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. GAUGE 11 sts and 9 rows = 5" in patt See the…

A motif crocheted forward and backward is adapted to create two necklace variations, one with two motifs joined with an asymmetrical graduated chain, and the other with two sets of motifs joined together. YARN Schachenmayr Miracle. Getting Started FINISHED SIZE Versions A & B: 19" long YARN Schachenmayr Miracle (85% cotton, 12% polyester; 158 yd [145 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]; 3): #47 lavender/#90 silver, 1 skein. HOOK Size C/2 (2.75mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle; rustproof pins GAUGE Gauge is not crucial for this project. See the Glossary on page 76 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit Crochetme.com/glossary/ Notes The yarn for this project has been discontinued. A recommended substitute is Premier Yarns Downton Abbey Collection – Lady Mary…

Worked in a delicate lace pattern and embellished with a cascade of roses, this oversize tote is slightly stiffened after crocheting so that it maintains its shape. YARN Brown Sheep Company Inc. Cotton Fleece. Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 19" wide and 13" tall, excluding handles. Handles: 30" in length. YARN Brown Sheep Company Inc. Cotton Fleece (80% cotton, 20% merino wool; 215 yds [197 m]/3½ oz [100 g]; 3): #CW-100 cotton ball, 3 skeins. HOOK Size 7 (4.5mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn needle; vinyl glue; cardboard 19" x 13"; plastic wrap; paint brush; a large bowl. GAUGE 15 sts and 17 rows = 3½ " in patt See the Glossary on page 76 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit…

MIMI ALELIS is an avid crafter and crochet designer who specializes in wearable fashion using cotton thread. She also creates toys and home décor items. You can find her on Instagram @mimicat18 and at her blog, www.mycrochetstuff.blogspot.com. SHELBY ALLAHO designs unique crochet accessory patterns. She collaborates with her woodworker husband on the eWoodStory line of crochet kits that include wood elements. Follow her adventures in crochet on her blog, www.stitch-story.com. CAROLYN CALDERON was a young child when she learned to crochet from her grandma Mary, who made her a purple poncho. When she was a teenager, Carolyn’s first job was making crocheted bikini tops for a local bathing suit shop. Connect with her at www.thepurpleponcho.com. LILY CHIN, a lifelong New Yorker, recently became bicoastal, spending part of her time in…

COVER GIRL! I love Interweave Crochet’s fashion-forward designs that are wearable and fun. I look forward to each new issue, whether or not there is a perfect project for me. When I saw the Provence Dress in the Spring 2016 issue, I knew it was perfect for my daughter, Tara. I am a huge Doris Chan fangirl, because her patterns are top down and seamless. I love that the dress could be tried on periodically to ensure a perfect fit. The charts that were included made the pattern crystal clear. I used Malabrigo sock yarn in the Abril colorway and added Czech glass beads to the neckline, sleeves, and hem. It is a gorgeous, feminine dress that looks beautiful and was a joy to crochet. Earlier projects I made—both also…

Green Mountain Spinnery I Cotton Comfort CONTENT: 20% organic cotton, 80% fine wool PUT-UP: 180 y, 165 m/2 oz, 58 g CONSTRUCTION: 2-ply CARE: handwash in warm water. To dry, lay flat or block to correct measurements COLOR: Denim HOOK: F / 5 (3.75 mm) PATTERN: Crochet Stitch Dictionary by Sarah Hazell, Long Wave #187, page 174 An organic cotton/wool blend that’s soft and tweedy, this fiber feels supple, almost like fieece, as it glides across your fingers. The wool gives the yarn a bit of elasticity, and the fiecks give it a tweedy look that is refreshingly unexpected in a summer project. Available in warm colorways. PERFECT FOR TOPS. Cascade Yarns I Avalon Multis CONTENT: 50% cotton, 50% acrylic PUT-UP: 175 y, 160 m/3.5 oz, 100 g CONSTRUCTION: 4-ply…

A lace panel worked in color-changing yarn is framed by a solid color for a fresh take on color blocking in this super-wearable sleeveless summer top. YARN Cascade Yarns Longwood Sport and Longwood Sport Stripe. Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 31 (35, 38½ , 42, 45¾ , 49¾ , 53¼ )" bust circumference. Garment shown measures 35", modeled with 1" ease. YARN Cascade Yarns Longwood Sport (100% superwash extrafine merino wool; 273 yd [250m]/3½ oz [100g]; 3): #18 green spruce (A), 2 (2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5) balls. Cascade Yarns, Longwood Sport Stripe (100% superwash extrafine merino wool; 273 yd [250m]/3½ oz [100g]; 3): #510 citrus (B), 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2) balls. HOOK Size E/4 (3.5mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Yarn…

This gorgeous shawl begins with a textured circle that expands into a beautiful motif. Wings complete the shawl. YARN Cascade Yarns Tangier. Getting Started FINISHED SIZE About 77" long and 72" in diameter. YARN Cascade Yarns Tangier (45% silk, 19% acrylic, 17% viscose, 17% cotton, 2% spandex; 220 yd [200 m]/3½ oz [100 g];4): #17 sunset beach, 3 balls. HOOK Size H/8 (5mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Stitch marker (m), tapestry needle. GAUGE 7 dc = 2" and Rnds 1–7 = 6¾ " in diameter. See the Glossary on page 76 for terms you don’t know. For our master glossary, visit Crochetme.com/glossary/ Notes The first 4 rounds of the center circle are crocheted in continuous rounds. Wings are crocheted to the last round of…

A long cardi and short tank team up for a wonderful beach cover-up that will become your go-to summer staple. Both are worked top down for easy length adjustments. Created with a fluid, yarn-efficient lace stitch, this set is casual with jeans or elegant with long linen pants. YARN Quince & Co. Sparrow. Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 36½ (40½ , 44½ , 48½ , 52½ )" bust circumference, measured when laid flat. To fit 34 (38, 42, 46, 50)" bust circumference. Garment shown measures 36½ ", modeled with 3" ease. Garment stretches lengthwise and hugs the body when worn. YARN Quince & Co. Sparrow (100% organic linen; 168 yd [155 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]; 2): sans 200, 6 (7, 7, 8, 9) skeins. HOOK Sizes F/5 (3.75 mm), D/3 (3.25…

I conceived of a new way of working chevrons when I was working on a project seemingly remote from ripples. While shaping the top-down raglan mesh Lace Cardi (Interweave Crochet, Spring 2016), I worked increases at raglan points as well as decreases for tapered sleeves. Ah, thought I, what if I used these increases and decreases not for shaping but for stitch patterning? And so began my exploration into chevron variations. In this Beyond the Basics feature, I will take you through my experimentations with crocheting chevrons using shells, mesh, filled-mesh, and finally, the semi-solid shell/mesh variant that became the Dawn Waves Shawl in this issue (Page 58). THE BASICS The basic premise of chevrons is this: stack increases on top of one another and they will form a hill;…

The perennial fave chevron pattern is elevated with a fancy shell-stitch variation to breathe new life into ripples. Fun and addictive to work, this shawl can be expanded into an afghan or downsized for a scarf. Learn more about working ripples in shell-stitch variations in Beyond the Basics, page 52. YARN Filatura di Crosa Zarina (distributed by Tahki-Stacy Charles, Inc.). Getting Started FINISHED SIZE Approximately 65" long and 15" (excluding trim). YARN Filatura di Crosa Zarina (distributed by Tahki-Stacy Charles, Inc.) (100% extra fine merino superwash; 180 yd [165 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]; 2): #1392 light pink (MC), 3 balls; #1527 light green (A), #1914 silver heather (B), and #1510 pink (C), 1 ball each. HOOK Size F/5 (3.75 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. GAUGE…

A gorgeous doily-inspired yoke is the start to this top-down sleeveless pullover. The solidstitch body is easily adjusted for a custom fit, and the yoke motif is echoed at the hem for a flirty finish. YARN Aunt Lydia’s Crochet Thread Classic 10 (distributed by Coats and Clark). Getting Started FINISHED SIZE 27¾ (29¼ , 30½ , 33, 35½ )" bust circumference; 20½ (20½ , 21, 21½ , 21½ )" long. Top shown measures 29¼ ", modeled with 4¼ " ease. YARN Aunt Lydia’s Crochet Thread Classic 10 (distributed by Coats and Clark) (100% mercerized cotton; 350 yd [320 m]; 0) #154-210 antique white, 4 (4, 5, 6, 7) balls. HOOK Size B/1 (2.25 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. NOTIONS Stitch markers (m); yarn needle. GAUGE…